F 0604
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on
observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure Resident 1 was free from physical
restraint when Licensed Nurse (LN) 1, placed a bed linen (flat sheet) from the Resident ' s shoulders to her
waistline. In addition, both sides of the bed linen were tucked under the mattress. This bed linen was used
to prevent Resident 1 from pulling her foley catheter (a flexible tube that drains urine from the bladder).
Residents Affected - Few
This deficient practice had the potential for Resident 1 to not move freely and possible choking, serious
injury or death.
Findings:
The Department received a facility reported incident (FRI) related to possible restraint being used to
Resident 1 on 10/28/24.
An unannounced visit to the facility was conducted on 11/12/24.
A record review of the facility ' s admission Record indicated Resident 1 was admitted to the facility on
[DATE] with diagnoses to include Pelvis Dementia (type of memory loss with pelvic injury) and
Osteoarthritis (a progressive disorder of the joints, caused by a gradual loss of cartilage).
An interview on 11/12/24 at 1 P.M., with the Certified Nursing Assistant ( CNA) CNA 1 was conducted. CNA
1 stated the incident happened in the evening shift on 10/28/24 between 8:30 P.M. and 9 P.M. while working
with LN 1. CNA 1 stated Resident 1 had been pulling her foley catheter. LN 1 stated to CNA 1 that the flat
sheet would prevent Resident 1 from pulling her foley catheter. CNA 1 stated the flat sheet was placed from
the Resident ' s shoulders to waistline and tucked on both sides of the sheet under the mattress. CNA 1
stated she worked double shift from PM shift to NOC (night shift- 11 P.M - 7 A.M.), and Resident 1 was
observed asleep throughout the night until her shift ended at 7A.M. on 10/29/24.
A phone interview on 11/14/24 at 1:18 P.M., with LN 1 was conducted. LN 1 stated, Resident 1 was very
confused and aggressive, and pulled out her foley catheter that evening so LN 1 placed a flat sheet below
her chest, tucked both sides of the sheet under the mattress and placed the sheet across Resident 1 ' s
chest to prevent from pulling her foley catheter again and hurting herself. LN 1 further stated he thought it
was right to put a flat sheet over Resident 1 because it was only a flat (soft) sheet and not something like
metallic or chain-like.
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Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other
safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the
date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date
these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation.
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Event ID:
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Department of Health & Human Services
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STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555134
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mount Miguel Covenant Village
325 Kempton St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
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SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0604
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
A record review of Resident1 ' s Minimum data set (MDS- a federally mandated assessment tool) dated
8/28/24 indicated a BIMS ( brief interview for mental status) score of 0 out of 15 which meant Resident 1 ' s
cognition was severely impaired.
A record review of Resident 1 ' s History and Physical record dated 5/23/24 indicated Resident 1 does not
have the capacity to understand and make her own decisions.
A record review of Resident 1 ' s Physician ' s order sheet dated 11/24 did not have an order for any type of
physical restraint.
A review of Resident 1 ' s medical record did not indicate any consent from Resident 1 ' s family for a
restraint use.
A record review of Resident 1 ' s care plan did not indicate a physical restraint care plan.
There was no documented evidence to indicate the physician was notified before applying the sheet across
Resident 1.
A phone interview on 11/15/24 at 3:42 P.M., with LN 2 was conducted. LN 2 stated CNA 2 called him and
showed underneath Resident 1 ' s blanket. LN 2 stated a flat sheet wedge and rolled up (strap size) across
Resident 1 ' s shoulders and chest area with both sides of the sheets wedged under the mattress were
observed. LN 2 asked CNA 2 to call the Director of Nursing (DON).
A phone interview on 11/15/24 at 3:42 P.M., with LN 2 was conducted. LN 2 stated CNA 2 called him and
showed the flat sheet underneath Resident 1 ' s blanket. LN 2 stated a flat sheet wedge and rolled up (strap
size) across Resident 1 ' s shoulders and chest area with both sides of the sheets wedged under the
mattress were observed. LN 2 asked CNA 2 to call the Director of Nursing (DON).
A phone interview on 11/15/24 at 4 P.M., with the DON was conducted. The DON stated on 10/29/24 at
around 8:00 A.M., LN 2 called and notified her and asked her to assess Resident 1. The DON stated she
took a picture of Resident 1 while she was in bed with a flat sheet over her chest area. The DON stated a
restraint was applied to Resident 1. The DON stated it was not permitted in the facility to have any resident
on restraints unless necessary. The DON stated a Physician ' s order and a consent from the responsible
party was required before a restraint was applied to Resident 1. The DON stated Resident 1 did not have a
physician order for restraint. The DON further stated it was important to not have any resident on any type
of restraint chemical or physical to prevent injury or health decline. The DON stated she spoke to LN 1 who
was working that evening and stated he intentionally applied the flat sheet to keep Resident 1 from pulling
her foley catheter.
A phone interview on 11/18/24 at 1:06 P.M., with CNA 2 was conducted. CNA 2 stated on 10/29/24 at 6:30
A.M. when she came in, she saw Resident 1 lying in bed covered with a blanket. CNA 2 stated an hour after
(7:30 A.M.), CNA 2 went back to Resident 1 ' s room to provide care. CNA 2 stated she uncovered
Resident 1 ' s blanket and saw the folded flat sheet tucked on both sides under Resident 1 ' s mattress.
CNA 2 took off one side of the folded white sheet underneath the mattress, then called LN 2 and the DON.
A phone interview on 11/22/24 at 9:36 A.M., with the DON was conducted. The DON stated, We have
included the facility policy on Abuse Prevention that included misuse of restraints.
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FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
Event ID:
Facility ID:
555134
If continuation sheet
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Printed: 05/15/2026
Form Approved OMB
No. 0938-0391
Department of Health & Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
AND PLAN OF CORRECTION
(X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA
IDENTIFICATION NUMBER:
(X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION
555134
B. Wing
A. Building
(X3) DATE SURVEY
COMPLETED
12/18/2024
NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER
STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE
Mount Miguel Covenant Village
325 Kempton St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency.
(X4) ID PREFIX TAG
SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES
(Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0604
Level of Harm - Minimal harm
or potential for actual harm
Residents Affected - Few
FORM CMS-2567 (02/99)
Previous Versions Obsolete
A review of the Nursing Home Resident Rights indicated Your Right to be Free from Restraints As a
resident in a nursing home, you have the right to be free from physical and chemical restraints .
A review of the facility policy titled Abuse Prevention dated 10/22 .misuse of restraints- Chemical or
physical control of a resident beyond the physician ' s orders or not in accordance with the resident ' s plan
of care .includes any physical or mechanical device, material, or equipment attached or adjacent to the
resident ' s body that the resident cannot remove easily that restricts freedom of movement or normal
access to ones ' body .
Event ID:
Facility ID:
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